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    Veterans eligible for cell phone discounts




    Military veterans and active-duty personnel are eligible for significant discounts on cellphone plans - if they know to ask.
    There are over 23 million veterans in the U.S. and nearly 600,000 in Arizona. Many are unaware of the potential savings on their monthly cellphone bills.
    Monthly military discounts range from 15 percent on Verizon Wireless plans to 10 percent off - and no activation fee - on T-Mobile agreements. Alltel, Sprint and AT&T offer similar discounts. Cricket Wireless could not be reached for commentWhile not everyone knows about the discounts, those who do say that getting the companies to register them for the cheaper plans is no easy task.
    Phoenix resident Janis Johnson said she called her cellphone company to register her husband, an Air Force veteran. At first, a customer service representative said no veteran discount existed.
    "Then she said we should get the 15 percent discount, but we were supposed to go to the Web site," she said.
    Johnson eventually gave up when she could find no place online to register.
    Kenneth James Madetzke, 60, of Phoenix, had better luck. The Vietnam War veteran was able to sign up for AT&T's discounted plan and saves about $8 a month.
    "It makes me feel good to have the money savings and be recognized as a veteran," Madetzke said. "The disappointment was that there was no advertisement. I had to pull it out of them."
    While waiting for doctor's appointments at the VA hospital, Madetzke often tells fellow veterans about the discount. Most, he said, know nothing about the deals.
    Bill Messer, president of Vietnam Veterans of America's Arizona State Council, said he used Verizon and hadn't heard of the discount.
    Verizon spokeswoman Jenny Weaver said the firm makes an effort to inform veterans of the savings, with in-store posters and military-magazine ads.
    "There aren't any posters up in the Phoenix metro area right now, because of some of the other promotions we have going on," Weaver said.
    Most services require a military identification card, veteran identification card or military discharge papers as proof of veteran status. Some companies require online registration to get the discount.
    Many companies, including Verizon, also offer discounted plans for customers 65 and older.






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    A few years ago my wife and I had been back and forth about getting a Weber grill because we had heard they are much better. They are also pricey.

    We were in Home Depot Memorial Day weekend and they had a huge sign painting at the doors that said "All Vets 10% off all purchases".

    We chewed on it and bought the Weber. I just showed my VA card.

    Very very happy with it.


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    Veterans are also eligible for 10% discount at most Home depot and Lowes stotes


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    .....BILLY....I called Verizon, and asked about a discount. Was told that I could get a 15% cut on my bill if I just faxed a copy of my DD214 to them. I'll try to...this week, and I'll let everyone know what happppen's!!!....


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    It works I just up dated my cell phone and was given a 17% discount showing my VA hospital card.


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    Here you go


    10% off Military Discounts.............
    10% discount 24/7 to all military personnel who are active, reserve, retired or disabled veterans and their family members, with a valid, government-issued military ID card including VA Health Care Card.


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    Thats cool I've been thinking about going, and getting the New Iphone 4. If I can save a penny on the up front, and the bill I am all about that. By the way great post with the list of other establishments Rocky!!


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    Quote Originally Posted by echo3oscar1833 View Post
    Thats cool I've been thinking about going, and getting the New Iphone 4. If I can save a penny on the up front, and the bill I am all about that. By the way great post with the list of other establishments Rocky!!
    You got it Ben!!!

    Semper Fi Brother,
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    Between me and my daughters we probably have 8 or 9 prepaid Net10 cell phones we no longer use. All are functional. Any place where I can send them so that they can be distributed to our troops? Be willing to purchase the minute cards as well and send those along.

    Dan


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    Quote Originally Posted by MOS1310 View Post
    Rocky

    Between me and my daughters we probably have 8 or 9 prepaid Net10 cell phones we no longer use. All are functional. Any place where I can send them so that they can be distributed to our troops? Be willing to purchase the minute cards as well and send those along.

    Dan
    That's Great of you!!!

    Here you go Dan


    http://cellphonesforsoldiers.com/


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    Quote Originally Posted by Rhode Island View Post
    That's Great of you!!!

    Here you go Dan


    http://cellphonesforsoldiers.com/
    Thanks Rocky


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    Try And Local VFW I know we contribute to calling cards for the troops there


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    Thanks Bill for starting this thread and Rocky for adding information
    I use U.S. Cell and I don't think they have anything but I bought there new phone called the Quantico and love it. Its suppose to be water proof but it looks and feels rugged.
    I've save lots of money at Lowe's and Home Depot by showing my VA ID card
    Thanks to Ed letting me know Apple-bee's give discount but you have to ask for it and at first they told me no. Then the manager came out and gave it to me but put it under police discount which I don't care what its listed under but it should be military discount.
    I think it depends on the State you live in whether you get it or not but you need to at least ask.
    Semper Fi Redman


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